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Sushma Saha, Sara Porkalob, Mehry Eslaminia, Gisela Adisa, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Elizabeth A. Davis, Becca Ayers, Brooke Simpson, and Oneika Phillips appear in the A.R.T. and Roundabout Theatre Company revival of <em>1776</em>, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus.
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1776 Is Coming Back to Broadway. Here's a First Look at the Cast
The pre-Broadway run is now in previews at American Repertory Theater.
Will Jesse Williams win a Tony in his Broadway debut?
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Predictions: Which Actors in Plays Are Going to Win a Tony in 2022?
Our critics predict the winners of the 2022 Tony Awards.
Aya Ogawa is the writer, director, and star of <em>The Nosebleed</em> at LCT3.
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Aya Ogawa to Write, Direct, and Star in The Nosebleed at LCT3
Performances begin July 16.
A scene from <em>The Karate Kid – The Musical</em> at STAGES St. Louis.
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Have a First Look at Broadway-Bound The Karate Kid – The Musical
The musical begins previews tonight at STAGES St. Louis.
Gaten Matarazzo
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Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway This Summer
Find out who Matarazzo will play in the musical when he makes his Broadway return.
Myles Frost is in the running for the 2022 Tony for Lead Actor in a Musical for his performance in <em>MJ</em>.
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Predictions: Which Musical Actors Are Going to Win a Tony in 2022?
Our critics predict the winners of the 2022 Tony Awards.
Rita Moreno is the newest star of <em>Fast X</em>.
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Rita Moreno to Star in Next Fast and Furious Movie
The West Side Story Oscar winner will appear as Vin Diesel's grandma.
Meet the Tony Nominees: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Hits a Home Run in <em>Take Me Out</em>
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Meet the Tony Nominees: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Hits a Home Run in Take Me Out
Ferguson stars opposite Jesse Williams and Patrick J. Adams in Richard Greenberg's acclaimed drama.
Chibueze Ihuoma
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Chibueze Ihuoma to Assume Role of Orpheus in National Tour of Hadestown
Ihuoma will take over from Nicholas Barasch, who departs in June.
Heidi Schreck and the original Broadway cast of <em>What the Constitution Means to Me</em> will perform a reading of the play at the Cooper Union's Great Hall.
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Benefit Reading of What the Constitution Means to Me Set for Cooper Union's Great Hall
Heidi Schreck and the Broadway cast of her Tony-nominated play will perform a reading to benefit the National Network of Abortion Funds.
Angela Lansbury
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Angela Lansbury to Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award
This will be Lansbury's sixth Tony Award.
A scene from <em>Celtic Illusion</em>, opening this summer at New World Stages.
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Celtic Illusion to Have Summer Run at New World Stages
Irish dance and magic come together in this show from Lord of the Dance veteran Anthony Street.
Uzo Aduba in the Broadway production of <em>Clyde's</em>
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Meet the Tony Nominees: Uzo Aduba Feels Honored to Be Recognized, Since Theater Is Her First Love
Aduba is up for Best Featured Actress in a Play, for her turn in Clyde's.
Megan Hilty in the NBC series <em>Smash</em>
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Megan Hilty, Krysta Rodriguez, Beth Leavel, and More Take Part in Smash Musical Reading
Inspired by the television series, the reading also featured Brooks Ashmanskas and Bonnie Milligan.
First Look at <em>High School Musical</em> Series Season 3, Plus Release Date
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First Look at High School Musical Series Season 3, Plus Release Date
Disney has greenlit season four ahead of season three's summer release.
Pasadena Playhouse will celebrate the work of Stephen Sondheim throughout its 2022-23 season.
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Pasadena Playhouse Makes Stephen Sondheim the Centerpiece of Its 2022-23 Season
Sunday in the Park With George, A Little Night Music, and Into the Woods will all take the stage next season.
A scene from the New York premiere of <em>Let the Right One In</em> in 2015 at St. Ann's Warehouse
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Let the Right One In, Clyde's, English, and More Set for Berkeley Rep Season
A host of West Coast premieres will take the stage in San Francisco.
Justin Austin plays Marcellus, Allan Clayton plays Hamlet, and Jacques Imbrailo plays Horatio in Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn's <em>Hamlet</em>, directed by Neil Armfield, at the Metropolitan Opera.
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Review: A Dark New Hamlet at the Metropolitan Opera
Brett Dean and Matthew Jocelyn's new English language adaptation makes its North American debut.
The Broadway League Extends Mask Policy Through June
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The Broadway League Extends Mask Policy Through June
Audiences will stay masked in all 41 Broadway theaters.
Interview: Historian Margaret Hall Discusses Her New Book About Paul Gemignani
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Interview: Historian Margaret Hall Discusses Her New Book About Paul Gemignani
Hall talks about the whirlwind two years she spent writing about the life of the legendary musical director.
Mary Mallen and Labhaoise Magee appear in Jaki McCarrick's <em>Belfast Girls</em>, directed by Nicola Murphy, at Irish Repertory Theatre.
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Review: Belfast Girls Unveils Secrets and Lies on the Long Journey to Australia
Jaki McCarrick's immigration drama makes its off-Broadway debut.
Artwork for Clarence Coo's new play <em>On That Day in Amsterdam</em>.
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Primary Stages Announces Two New Plays for 2022 Season
New works by Clarence Coo and Jiehae Park will run at 59E59 Theaters.
Samuel D. Hunter is the author of <em>A Case for the Existence of God</em> and <em>A Bright New Boise</em>.
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Plays by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Samuel D. Hunter in Signature Theatre's 2022-23 Season
The off-Broadway theater will also present new work by Sarah Ruhl and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
<em>Your Lie in April</em>, featuring music by Frank Wildhorn, is having its world premiere in Tokyo.
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Frank Wildhorn Musical Your Lie in April Celebrates Tokyo World Premiere
The new piece is adapted from a popular work by manga artist Naoshi Arakawa.